- Theoretical foundations, explanations and practical guides for implementation of social and emotional programming in early childhood settings

- Review of all extant programming for both in-class and parenting applications to further social and emotional development during early childhood

- Chapters presenting the major components of emotional competence are followed directly by another chapter detailing applications, or "lessons from the field."

- Theoretical foundations, explanations and practical guides for implementation of social and emotional programming in early childhood settings - Review of all extant programming for both in-class and parenting applications to further social and emotional development during early childhood - Chapters presenting the major components of emotional competence are followed directly by another chapter detailing applications, or "lessons from the field."